Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S
From 392 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.9% of failures are serious: 44.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo Life Edition S/Ss tested had between 11,229 and 25,710 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,243 median miles, the Combo Life Edition S/S has 0.081 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S has a 85.2% MOT pass rate based on 392 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/S is 18,243 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,229 and 25,710 miles.
Buying a used Combo Life Edition S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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